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Best choices for counter service in the parks? and other questions?
With the ADR's done. I was wondering and searching for suggestions for counter service stops. I saw a thread for CS breakfast, but no luck with other meals. Which ones would you do before others? Last time we just winged it with the CS meals.
Do think it would be a problem to go to the BBB earlier in the day and then do a Business causal signature restaurant (Blue Zoo at the Dolphin) dressed in a princess costume? is this accepted? or a no no?
Any Downtown Disney restaurants that are a don't miss?
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Honestly, I am not a big fan of counter service in the parks. But, out of the parks- Wolfgang Puck Express at Downtown Disney, Boardwalk Bakery, and Capt Cook's at the Poly. They are all easy to get to. I hope that helps!
In MK, we love Cosmic Ray's - the biggest selection of different things, IMO, to please everyone. We were very pleasantly surprised by the rib platter, which was delicious and reasonable, and came with green beans and mashed potatoes that were very good also.
In AK - Flame Tree BBQ - excellent BBQ, large servings, so you can share.
EPCOT - too many to choose just one! We generally like the counter service restaurants at World Showcase. The ones in China (much better than the TS restaurant in China, IMO) and Mexico are good. This trip, I would like to try the CS in Morocco - have heard good things. When we are not visiting suring the F&WF, we like to try some smaller items at various CS to "eat around the World!"
We don't usually have CS in DHS because we are either (1) not there long enough or (2) eating at Sci-Fi Diner, which we love for both food and atmosphere.
I wouldn't think coming from BBB would be a problem at any restaurant - this is, after all, WDW However, be sure to allow plenty of time. Even with the reservation, there can be a LOT of waiting involved at BBB! When we were there in Nov., we were easily there for over 2 hours.
In the MK, we like Columbia Harbour House. In Epcot, in addition to all the WS CS, Sunshine Seasons at the Land is excellent. We had pretty good CS at Yak and Yeti in AK. At DHS, we've liked Backlot Express and Starring Rolls (although there's no AC'ed seating area at Starring Rolls.)
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Cosmic Rays in the MK has big portions DH and I really liked the chicken and rib combo.
Backlot express ( i think is what it is called) at DHS was good.
The fish and chips at EPCOT in the Uk pavillion has been reported to be good, Also.
I would still like to try the Noodle Station at MK but is only open seasonal and since we travel is Sept. it was closed last yr. Boooooo.
All of them in Epcot WS.........Sunshine Seasons in FW.....MK ....Pecos Bill's......DHS...Backlot Express(frozen coke on a hot day with your food!)......Ak...Restaurantasaurus.....DTD....Earl of Sandwich....and Wolfgang Express....
MK: Columbia Harbor House (good tuna sandwich, vegetarian chili); Cosmic Ray's (chicken & burger meals--a place to get a real chicken dinner); Tomorrowland Noodle Terrace if open (sort of Asian)
Epcot: Sunshine Seasons in the Land (stunning variety of food for all ages); Tangieriene Cafe in Morocco (do NOT miss the coffee bar w/baklava in the back); Yakatori House in Japan (restful atmosphere; good iced green tea; CS in Mexico (name escapes me; good variety plate)
AK: Still lamenting Tusker House turning buffet, we generally just snack here. Yak & Yeti walk-up so-so, but the tea stand across from it is a must-stop. New family picnic package looks promising (order in advance as you enter park).
MK - Columbia Harbor House, Cosmic Rays
Epcot - Sunshine Seasons, Yakatori House in Japan (Shogun Combination: Sukiyaki Beef, Teriyaki Chicken, and Steamed Rice is YUMMY!!!!)
DHS - Toy Story Pizza Planet
DAK - Tusker House BBQ
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We love this too - Casey's is DH's fave 
However, be sure to allow plenty of time. Even with the reservation, there can be a LOT of waiting involved at BBB! When we were there in Nov., we were easily there for over 2 hours. 
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